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Lu Huang

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Bilingual (English/Chinese) creative writer with the ability to drive engagement and increase IP awareness among target audiences. Leveraging an MFA in Creative Writing and experience in content creation and event planning, I excel at crafting compelling narratives and content for various platforms, analyzing market trends and audience preferences, and planning and executing engaging online and offline events.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

TV & Film Creative Development Intern

COL Media
12.2022 - Current

COL Media is a pioneer studio developing original Chinese literary IPs for American TV shows, films, publications, and audio books

  • Independently conducted extensive market research on global entertainment landscape, including AI, short series, K-dramas, and Chinese Americans' preference, etc.
  • Identified promising IPs for adaptation. Evaluated 40+ novels , wrote coverages, pitched 20+, resulting in the approval of 3 IPs for further development.
  • Contributed to IP and brand development. Actively participated in cultural discussions, provided critical feedback, etc. in weekly meetings.
  • Made crucial contributions to the million-word major IP's comprehensive summary and pitch deck. Collaborated with producers and screenwriters.

Features Writer

Aves Literature
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Analyzed and translated complex American literary trends for Chinese audiences.
  • Researched and synthesized the latest developments, presenting a large volume of information concisely.
  • Communicated effectively with editors and interviewees for feedback to ensure high-quality content. Wrote 1 informative monthly newsletters and 1 expert interviews.

Stringer and Researcher

China Science Fiction Research Center
11.2021 - 02.2023

Wrote for "World Science Fiction Frontier Journal":

  • Produced monthly reports on the latest trends and developments in the global sci-fi industry and market.
  • Curated and summarized impactful American science popularization approaches. Analyzed 80+ documentaries, videos, TV programs, courses, activities, publications, and associations for insights for China's national science popularization.

Led the project "How National Geography succeeded":

  • Independently analyzed and summarized National Geography's successful approach to science popularization, examining factors such as promotional methods, market influence, content planning, operational mode, etc.
  • Produced a paper.

Publicity Intern

City Lights Bookstore And Publisher
01.2022 - 05.2022

• Created marketing materials. Produced 3 monthly offline event calendars.

• Improved website content accuracy and clarity by editing and proofreading blog posts and writer profiles, ensuring consistent messaging and high-quality user experience.

• Liaised with websites and bookstores for publicity issues.

• Supported various publishing processes.

Copywriter

“Sitting On The Ground" Podcast
01.2021 - 08.2021

This is a Chinese cultural salon with writers as the core, eager to share deep views on literature, movies, cultural events, and public issues in a way that both refined and popular tastes enjoy.

• Create detailed show notes for each episode to expand customer base and increase exposure, summarizing key points and providing additional context.

• Collaborate with social media teams to develop promotional content for various platforms, like 微信公众号 and 小宇宙.

Operation Intern

Shangjing Technology Company
09.2019 - 01.2020

Shangjing was a vibrant company dedicated to providing fanbase-increasing service for KOL. I worked in the compact startup to help every aspect of it, including:
• Contributed to product design and development, playing a key role in creating and developing the first-generation product based on market research and customer feedback.
• Monitor consumers' feedback to develop the brand influence by meeting with them and fostering a community with shared value.

• Managed daily operations, including organizing internal and external business meetings, minute-taking, and summarizing discussions.

• Facilitated the recruitment process, interviewing over 20 applicants and selected 5 core coders.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - MFA - Creative Writing

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
12.2023

Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering

Beihang University
Beijing

Skills

  • Creative writing and editing
  • Idea pitching and optioning
  • Event Planning & Execution
  • Market Research & Analysis
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

TV & Film Creative Development Intern

COL Media
12.2022 - Current

Features Writer

Aves Literature
10.2022 - 02.2023

Publicity Intern

City Lights Bookstore And Publisher
01.2022 - 05.2022

Stringer and Researcher

China Science Fiction Research Center
11.2021 - 02.2023

Copywriter

“Sitting On The Ground" Podcast
01.2021 - 08.2021

Operation Intern

Shangjing Technology Company
09.2019 - 01.2020

Master of Fine Arts - MFA - Creative Writing

University of San Francisco

Bachelor of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering

Beihang University
Lu Huang